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Compare bus and train for Southampton to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, while a train costs an average of €36.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€36 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Canterbury:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Canterbury costing on average €36.
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
Tickets start at around €36 compared to roughly €40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €4. The journey takes 3h 17m versus 2h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Southampton to Canterbury
How to get from Southampton to Canterbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Canterbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:30 PM6h20Southampton12:50 AMCanterbury€271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:30 PM6h20Southampton12:50 AMCanterbury€271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:00 PM6h10Southampton12:10 AMCanterbury€341One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Canterbury:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Canterbury costing on average €36.
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Canterbury as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Canterbury West (CBW).
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Canterbury, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, Unilink to go to Canterbury by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Southern, Southeastern to go to Canterbury by train.
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